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It can be so easy to move into this season of a new school year and simply forget what God did and taught you this summer about himself and about his desire for you to join him in the work of making Him famous wherever you are. This is not surprising. Throughout scripture, we are described as a forgetful people. Take some time to read the following passages to understand the truth of this principle. 

• Psalm 106:21
• Psalm 78:11
• Matthew 16:9

Consequently, we see the command in Scripture to take care to remember. The Lord repeatedly gave the command in Deuteronomy to “only take care, and keep your soul diligently, lest you forget the things that your eyes have seen, and lest they depart from your heart all the days of your life. Make them known to your children and your children’s children” (Deuteronomy 4:9 ESV). 

The writers of Psalms likewise seem to desire a resolve to remember. Take some time to read these passages -- Psalm 77:11 and Psalm 78:35

Even Paul commands us to “remember that you were at that time separated from Christ. . . . but now in Christ Jesus you who once were far off have been brought near by the blood of Christ” (Ephesians 2:11, 13).

Spend some time reading Joshua 4 and how God commanded Israel to take up stones as a way to remember what he did as the people crossed the Jordan. 

Reflect

In light of Joshua 4, how can you “set up stones” as a memorial or reminder of what God did this summer? Begin by taking some time to focus on what God did through your experiences over the last few months. Pull out your notes and look at what you learned, decisions made, etc., and consider the following questions as you journal and reflect: 

1. What did you learn about God this summer (think back through what you learned at camp, on a mission trip, etc.)? 
2. What did you learn about what it means to live in obedience and make God known? 
3. What changes do you need to make in your daily and weekly life this school year in order to make God known where he has placed you? 

Respond

Post what you learned and how you want to approach this school year in light of that experience. You can post a picture of your notes, or you can use the caption to post your thoughts as you reflect on all God did in your life this summer. 

Make sure you tag iGoGlobal in your post. You can also include #iGoChallenge21. 

Click here to print a copy of the Day One Devo.